Thursday, July 02, 2009

Independence; Home Security; Shivaree: Goodnight Moon

Been listening to Shivaree: "Goodnight Moon" on http://blip.fm/gcotharn, and she seems to fit in here. Shivaree's boyfriend (girlfriend? I suspect flexibility) is gone, and - to her credit - she is taking defensive measures. While she takes defensive measures, Shivaree makes sure to feature her lips and her breasts front and center in her video. All's fair in love and marketing, and a girl only gets so many chances at a pop music career. Since this video is over 5 years old, I'm uncertain of the success of the marketing campaign. Quentin Tarantino did use this song over the closing credits of "Kill Bill."

There's a nail in the doorAnd there's glass on the lawnTacks on the floorAnd the TV is onAnd I always sleep with my gunsWhen you're gone

There's a blade by the bedAnd a phone in my handA dog on the floorAnd some cash on the nightstandWhen I'm all alone the dreaming stopsAnd I just count sand

What should I do I'm just a little babyWhat if the lights go out and maybeAnd then the wind just starts to moanOutside the door he followed me home

Well goodnight moonI want the sunIf it's not here soonI might be doneNo it won't be too soon 'til I sayGoodnight moon

There's a shark in the poolAnd a witch in the treeA crazy old neighbour and he's been watching meAnd there's footsteps loud and strong coming down the hallSomething's under the bedNow it's out of my handsThere's a big black crow sitting on my window ledgeAnd I hear something scratching through the wall

Oh what should I do I'm just a little babyWhat if the lights go out and maybeI just hate to be all aloneOutside the door he followed me home

Now goodnight moonI want the sunIf it's not here soonI might be doneNo it won't be too soon 'til I sayGoodnight moon

Well you're up so highHow can you save meWhen the dark comes hereTonight to take me upThe mouth from wokeAnd into bed where it kisses my faceAnd eats my head

Oh what should I do I'm just a little babyWhat if the lights go out and maybeAnd then the wind just starts to moanOutside the door he followed me homeNow goodnight moonI want the sunIf it's not here soonI might be doneNo it won't be too soon 'til I sayGoodnight moonNo it won't be too soon 'til I sayGoodnight moon

I've no problem with a professional security system - especially if one is wealthy and keeps valuables inside the house which need protection.

However, what if the main concern is not property protection, but personal security? I say: get professional advice in how to shoot, and (via The Dog Whisperer!) how to be an effective dog owner. Buy a couple of brave dogs. Buy 6 or 7 guns. Teach everyone to shoot safely and accurately. Now your family is more safe - and at less cost than the cost of a professional security service.